​SLEEP

It is crucial to see sleep as something you "need" to do every night, rather than something you "get" to do, as emphasized by Stanford sleep specialist, Dr. Rafael Pelayo.

Sleep is the most basic bodily need, especially for teens, as we need to be attentive & energetic through the day. However, according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation, almost 75% of teens are not getting enough sleep. We see this at a time where there is clear data showing the relationship between sleep deprivation & suicidal behavior. Sacrificing sleep to study has been shown to cause academic problems (additional source).

Besides the number of hours, keeping a regularsleep pattern is essential. On weekends, staying up late or sleeping-in excessively will eventually damage your quality of sleep & can negatively impact your 'biological clock', or the natural rhythm of your body's behaviors.